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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 9 years prior to the P950 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL300 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm SL300

 P950 Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2012Newer by 97 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL300 P950 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the P950.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and P950.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P950 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Nikon P950 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography information
Nikon P950 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography information
Nikon P950 Travel photography information
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Nikon P950
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 290 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $797